Helen Garvey Counselling

What I offer.

I primarily work in a way that is person-centred, with you and your experience at the core of our sessions. Evidence has shown that developing a trusting relationship with your counsellor is integral to healing and making positive change, so I place emphasis on developing our relationship naturally.

 

I have worked for over thirty years in the helping professions of nursing, teaching adults Skills for Life and supporting people with their mental health. On a daily basis, I have helped people understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. If you are feeling confused, lost, hopeless, heartbroken, angry, anxious, numb or bereft I will hear you and offer you compassion, confidentiality, warmth and understanding. I will use my rigorous training, skills and experience to help you find some clarity on what is happening for you, in a way that is right for you. Together we can get you on a path that feels better for you.

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If you would like to understand more about 'what makes you tick', we can incorporate some depth work (psychodynamic) to bring some understanding to patterns of behaviours that you are experiencing.

 

I take a trauma-informed approach in my work and am competent in offering support with trauma related experiences. I am experienced with using grounding and breathing techniques to alleviate anxiety and I am passionate about how creative writing can support our mental health. If you find it hard to articulate your thoughts, we can use more creative approaches to help with this.

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I would say my style is very 'down to earth'. Life has taught me to be a realist and not get caught up in trying to be clever. If you think you like the sound of that, please get in touch. 

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I am a registered member of the BACP and work to their code of ethical practice. I have an enhanced DBS certificate and am registered with the Information Commissioner Office (ICO) for compliant data handling.

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Fees

Individual sessions are £55 per 50 minutes. Couple sessions are £85 per 60min.  I also offer a no-charge 30 minute introductory via Teams or phone call, to allow you to gauge whether you will comfortable with me.